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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,104.56, 12,565.42 and 5,126.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,104.56, 12,565.42 and 5,126.42 is: 7,075.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,104.56 : 12,565.42 = 5,126.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,104.56/12,565.42 = 5,126.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,104.56x = 12,565.42 × 5,126.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,104.56x = 64,415,620.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,415,620.40/9,104.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,075.09

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